What is the likelihood that my wife and I can get custody of my nephew and niece?

You definitely have a chance of getting custody of your niece and nephew. Generally, a non-parent has a very uphill battle to gain custody. ...

How is it legal for the mother of my children who abandoned them two years ago to show up and take them without my consent

Most likely for the following reason: If the children were born and you two were not married, then you are not yet LEGALLY the Father. Even if...

1) If I get primary custody of 1 child will I have to pay my husband child support? Can he pay child support to me instead?

Why would you have to pay CS to HIM? If you have custody of the trial, you should receive child support from him, if anything. As for how much...

First, where was the Shared Parenting arrangement done? In this state, or in another? If you have a Shared Parenting plan from Ohio, it SHOULD...

What are the chances that the adoption can be granted and if so could i any point appeal the ruling?

Under Ohio law, you only lose your right to block an adoption if you have (1) failed to support or (2) failed to have contact with the child for...

How is it that my ex makes $20,000 more than I do, but I still have to pay child support?

You really answered your own question....Why are you paying child support? Because custody was awarded to your ex. In almost all cases where one...

So my questions are will the courts put into account the mess this girl has put me thru and will I be able to go to school ?

You don't mention how old the girl is, as that may be a factor. Also, please note that there is nothing that proves that you are the father of the...

Can I just sign the certificate now and change his name downtown? Is it too late?

You can't just sign the B.C. now. You will need to file through our probate court to change the child's name, and you will want to ultimately...

How am I able to start getting child support? And is he going to get away with it because he is in school?

You need to either file for divorce, or go to the child support enforcement agency to get support set up. There is no reason your children should...

What do I need to do to get custody? Can I get custody?

You can either file for Custody in Juvenile Court in Montgomery County, or you can see if your Brother and the child's Mother will just sign an...